title image via Albany State Athletics
Albany State guard Reggie James and forward Jordan Simpson were selected to take part in the HBCU All-Star Dream Classic.
James, a 6’4” senior guard out of Trenton, NJ appeared in 20 games, 5 starts, and averaged 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per contest. His season-high 13 points came in a 67-65 win over Edward Waters on January 13.
Simpson was the Golden Rams’ leading rebounder, pulling down 10.9 boards per contest, with a season-best 17 coming in 79-77 nail iter over Edward Waters on February 26. The 10.5 points per game for the 6’9” forward was the third-highest on the team.
Taking place at the historic Rucker Park on August 10, the HBCU All-Star Dream Classic is a showcase for top HBCU players who are now eligible to enter the NBA, WNBA, Big 3, ABA, NBL, and other leagues around the globe.
Scheduled Events
Date/Time
| Aug. 3 | D9 Classic Basketball (St. Nicholas Park Upper Court #1) | 3:00 pm-8:00 pm |
| Aug. 5 – 8 | Youth Basketball Clinics (Harlem Locations/Time TBA) | 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Aug. 10 | High School SKILLZ Challenge/Financial Literacy Primer | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| Happy Hour “Players Reception” Aloft Hotel/Harlem | 5:00 pm-9:00 pm | |
| HBCU Allstar Dream Classic Invitational /Community Awards and Scholarships | ||
| Women Men | 5:00 pm 7:00 pm | |
| Community Block Party | 9:30 pm-1:00 am | |
Community Events/Culture Club Collective
8.10.24 (Rucker Park/Handball Court)
3:00 pm-7:00 pm Footwear Design Creation, Urban Apparel Workshop
D9 Back to School Supplies Give-a-Way
